United States Code
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§ 5942a.
Separate maintenance allowance for duty at Johnston Island
(a)
Notwithstanding section 5536 of this title
(1)
it is necessary for the employee to maintain the employee’s spouse or dependents, or both, at a location other than Johnston Island—
(A)
by reason of dangerous or adverse living conditions at Johnston Island; or
(B)
for the convenience of the Federal Government; and
(2)
the allowance is needed to help the employee meet the additional expenses involved in maintaining the employee’s spouse or dependents, or both, at such other location rather than at the post.
(b)
The regulations prescribed by the President shall include provisions for determining the rate at which an allowance under this section shall be paid.
cite as: 5 USC 5942a
